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Ford C-MAX HybridModel year report

2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
53,615miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
39 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 41 city / 36 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid. The part named most often is back-over prevention, with 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and brakes (2). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,615 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the rearview camera screen intermittently be darkened and was inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11635908, filed 2025-01, 90,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the more the accelerator pedal was depressed, the louder the sound became. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with wheel bearings failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the wheel bearing repair was performed by an independent mechanic. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11590236, filed 2024-05, 75,900 miles

Brakes: “After starting the car with the keyless ignition the brakes remain locked. Restarts may release the brakes. Stomping on the brake may release the brakes. It's intermittent. Sometimes it occurs when driving eg. Stopping for a red light and then finding the brakes gripping. Sometimes you can drive but there appears to be a slight drag, other times its locked and the car jerks/shudders if you try to drive. The red brake light goes on on the dashboard and if you drive the warning notice may appear. Today our local Ford dealer said it needs a new brake vacuum at a cost of $900. …”

NHTSA complaint #11091711, filed 2018-05, 27,000 miles

Steering: “Power steering assist warning light comes on, warning to get off the road and take to a dealer. Each time I have been driving when the light came on. Could not drive it had to have the car towed to my mechanic. Two weeks later the power assist light has come on. Not safe to drive will have it towed to a Ford dealership. Is is very hard to turn and the (epas) electronic power assist steering needs to be replaced or fix the whole system.”

NHTSA complaint #11185609, filed 2019-03, 85,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 44,000 and 80,000 miles.

8%0–100%10–2525%25–5025%50–7533%75–1008%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 53,615 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

201620172018201920222024202520264
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
C-MAX Hybrid FWD2.0L 4-cyl · hybridCVT413639$1,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.

Other model years of the Ford C-MAX Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20151753,6150—39—Rising
201312032,0002—40Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Ford C-MAX Hybrid model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid is reported most often?

Back-over prevention is named most often, in 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.

Has the 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid (C-MAX Hybrid FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 39 mpg combined, 41 city and 36 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,615 miles and the middle half falls between 44,000 and 80,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.